World Climate and Climate Change
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World climate is studied by grouping similar climatic conditions into smaller units so that patterns of temperature, rainfall, and seasonal change can be understood clearly. Climate classification uses three broad approaches: empirical, genetic, and applied. The most widely used empirical system is
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Climate can be classified in three
Climate can be classified in three broad ways. Empirical classification uses observed data such as temperature and precipitation. Genetic classificati
Developed in 1918 by V
Developed in 1918 by V. Koeppen, this is the most widely used climate classification system. It is based on mean annual and mean monthly temperature a
Koeppen recognised five major groups
Koeppen recognised five major groups. A, C, D, and E are humid climates, while B is a dry climate. A, C, D, and E are based on temperature, while B is
Small letters describe seasonal features
Small letters describe seasonal features and temperature severity. The letter f means no dry season, m means monsoon, w means winter dry season, and s
These climates lie between the Tropic
These climates lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The overhead sun and the ITCZ make them hot and humid. The tropical group
Learning Objectives
- Understand the main approaches used to classify climate
- Explain Koeppen's classification and its major climatic groups
- Describe the main climatic types and their distribution
- Identify natural and human causes of climate change
- Explain greenhouse effect and global warming
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